Senior Product Developer – Luxury Fashion Brand - Hoxton

Mode Search is supporting the brand with the search for a Senior Product Developer to play a key role in driving design integrity and overseeing the full product lifecycle, from initial concept through to production sign-off. Working closely with design and cross-functional teams, the role will support the development of a diverse, high-end product portfolio, including seasonal collections and specialised capsule ranges.

The role is based in London and operates within a studio and atelier environment. This is a full-time position with a hybrid working setup. The Senior Product Developer will report into the Collections Director and work in close partnership with Design, Merchandising, Sales, Production, and the in-house atelier team.

• Lead the product development process from initial research and concept through to production handover
• Conduct regular in-store and market research with a focus on finishing techniques, fabrics, and trims
• Maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, sharing seasonal technical direction and ensuring high standards across sampling and production
• Collaborate closely with Design to ensure key research, concepts, and seasonal details are carried consistently throughout the collection
• Manage garment costings throughout development, ensuring commercial viability and alignment with margin targets
• Lead pricing reviews in collaboration with Merchandising and Sales teams
• Oversee the seasonal sampling budget, identifying and flagging risks against key deadlines
• Set up and manage seasonal sample trackers, ensuring accuracy and clear cross-team communication
• Attend sketch handovers, proactively identifying potential development challenges and proposing solutions
• Book, prepare, and lead fit sessions from toile through to final sample approval
• Create, maintain, and update detailed technical packs to ensure clear communication with external suppliers
• Launch and manage all sampling and pattern stages with clearly defined deadlines and expectations
• Ensure bills of materials and costings remain accurate and up to date, producing end-of-season reporting
• Collaborate with print teams on bulk artwork files where required
• Partner with Production to identify efficiencies, align on fabric changes, and ensure smooth transition into bulk
• Lead product and technical handovers into Production
• Initiate and manage stitch, seam, and fuse testing to ensure specifications and quality standards are met
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to team development and capability building
• Maintain and update technical, construction, and finishing standards documentation
• Travel to factories as required to support development and production
• Oversee day-to-day atelier operations, including managing schedules, priorities, and freelance resourcing
• Coordinate atelier activity during peak periods, such as London Fashion Week, ensuring accuracy and execution against design expectations

• A minimum of five years’ experience in Product Development within a luxury fashion or high-end designer environment
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, pattern cutting, and luxury finishes
• Experience working within an atelier or studio-based development setting
• Deep understanding of garment fit, silhouette, and drape
• Proven experience developing runway or show pieces
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple functions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A clear understanding of the luxury customer and product expectations

Please note:

Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback at this stage. Successful applicants will be contacted in due course.

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